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Middle School 245 Computer School vs. West End Secondary School

Should you attend Middle School 245 Computer School or West End Secondary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Middle School 245 Computer School
100 W 77th St
New York, NY 10024
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
West End Secondary School
227-243 W 61st St
New York, NY 10023
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Middle School 245 Computer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

West End Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 364 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 245 Computer School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 717 students in grades 6-12, West End Secondary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
364 students
717 students
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% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
59 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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Test Scores

#785 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
#612 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
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60%
(Top 50% in NY)
74%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Middle School 245 Computer School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West End Secondary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
(Top 10% in NY)
76%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Middle School 245 Computer School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West End Secondary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
95%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Middle School 245 Computer School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 6 Students
125
105
Grade 7 Students
123
96
Grade 8 Students
116
102
Grade 9 Students
-
105
Grade 10 Students
-
96
Grade 11 Students
-
111
Grade 12 Students
-
102

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
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n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
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% Hispanic
30%
23%
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% Black
12%
11%
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% White
44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Middle School 245 Computer School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
5%
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0.70
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Middle School 245 Computer School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of West End Secondary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
31%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West End Secondary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West End Secondary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
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